But this year Casey is joining a growing army of workers from Covid-blighted industries to deliver an unprecedented volume of parcels across the UK. We had to find work where we could.”Home deliveries are one of the few growth sectors of the struggling British economy. “It will be a record-breaking Christmas online - though retail overall will have a tough period,” said Andy Mulcahy, IMRG director. “Demand for our seasonal jobs has always been high but this year we’ve been inundated, says Mike Hancox, boss of Yodel CEO. However, unions argue that many of these new jobs are self-employed franchises where drivers have to pay for their own vehicles and cannot claim sick pay.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2020 08:37 UTC